User manual PIONEER VSX-80TXV

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-80TXV VSX-80TXV-S Register your product at www. pioneerelectronics. com (US) www. pioneerelectronics. ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions CAUTION ­ TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION ­ POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING ­ TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] If you're having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers. Crossover Network · Default setting: 80Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel. 2 1 Select `Crossover Network' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Crossover Network c. Channel Level d. Speaker Distance e. THX Audio Setting f. THX Speaker Setup 4b. Crossover Network Frequency 80Hz ( THX : 80Hz ) :Return :Finish 2 Choose the frequency cutoff point. Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select `Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Crossover Network c. Channel Level d. Speaker Distance e. THX Audio Setting f. THX Speaker Setup 4c. Channel Level Test Tone Manual :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel 2 Select a setup option. · Manual ­ Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. · Auto ­ Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. Note 1 · If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO. · If you selected Second Zone or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround back speaker setting on page 33) you can't adjust the surround back settings. · If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal. 2 · For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting above. · If you're using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz. 38 En The System Setup menu 07 3 Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. 4c. Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] 20 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Tip · For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position. Please Wait . Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each channel using / . If you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown onscreen: 4c. Channel Level L C R SR SBR SBL SL SW [ [ [ [ [ [ [ 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB 0. 0dB ] ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish THX Audio Setting For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 68), it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on THX speaker placement. 2 1 Select `THX Audio Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Crossover Network c. Channel Level d. Speaker Distance e. THX Audio Setting f. THX Speaker Setup Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted. 1 5 When you're finished, press RETURN. Tip · You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/­ on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for MULTI CH IN and one for the listening modes. :Return 2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 4e. THX Audio Setting SB SP Position 0-1 ft SBL-SBR Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select `Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 4. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Crossover Network c. Channel Level d. Speaker Distance e. THX Audio Setting f. THX Speaker Setup 4d. Speaker Distance L R C SL SR SBL SBR SW [ [ [ [ [ [ 10. 0ft 9. 0ft 9. 5ft 6. 0ft 6. 5ft 6. 0ft 6. 5ft 12. 5ft (Reference) ] ] ] ] ] ] :Finish :Finish · 0­1 ft ­ Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for THX surround sound). [. . . ] Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: · Start your volume control at a low setting. · Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: · Set the dial and leave it there. [. . . ]